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Why we LOVE lavender for Skin Care & our Dream Mist DIY!

Our DIY Dream Mist from our Monday Tea with BEE23 included one of our fave ingredients lavender. Not everyone loves lavender but used in the correct amount in a formula along with beeswax, it creates a jam-packed blend with dreamy skin promoting elements. Our Normal to Oily Hotty Balm has just the right touch of lavender to help reduce inflammation, blemishes and acne-causing bacteria. Lavender oil has antibacterial properties that help to kill acne-inducing bacteria and clogged pores. By unclogging pores and reducing inflammation when you put it on your skin, lavender helps prevent acne from developing while treating existing blemishes. Similar to the calming effects of lavender scent, it can soothe irritated skin as well due to its natural anti-inflammatory properties. As a result, lavender may help treat certain skin conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis. By the same token, lavender can help to treat sunburns and other pain and inflammations of the skin. Some research indicates that lavender oil may promote the healing of skin tissue. In which case, next time you have a cut, scrape, or another wound, reach for the lavender oil to help speed up the healing process! As lavender contains antioxidants, it may help protect against damaging free radicals which can dramatically age the skin. These free radicals are at least partly responsible for the development of fine lines and wrinkles on the face so blocking them with an antioxidant could have some anti-ageing effects.

Our DIY Dream Mist from our Monday Tea with BEE23 included one of our fave ingredients lavender. Not everyone loves lavender but used in the correct amount in a formula along with beeswax, it creates a jam-packed blend with dreamy skin promoting elements.

Our Normal to Oily Hotty Balm has just the right touch of lavender to help reduce inflammation, blemishes and acne-causing bacteria.

Lavender oil has antibacterial properties that help to kill acne-inducing bacteria and clogged pores. By unclogging pores and reducing inflammation when you put it on your skin, lavender helps prevent acne from developing while treating existing blemishes.

Similar to the calming effects of lavender scent, it can soothe irritated skin as well due to its natural anti-inflammatory properties. As a result, lavender may help treat certain skin conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis. By the same token, lavender can help to treat sunburns and other pain and inflammations of the skin.

Some research indicates that lavender oil may promote the healing of skin tissue. In which case, next time you have a cut, scrape, or another wound, reach for the lavender oil to help speed up the healing process!

As lavender contains antioxidants, it may help protect against damaging free radicals which can dramatically age the skin. These free radicals are at least partly responsible for the development of fine lines and wrinkles on the face so blocking them with an antioxidant could have some anti-ageing effects. 

Beeswax also carries antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties that are essential in fighting chapped skin and bacterial infections that tend to affect us most in the dry, winter months or when over-washing our hands! It forms a protective wall by sealing in moisture in our skin without smothering and clogging up the pores. We source our beeswax from local small farmers through Bees Are Life on St. Claire Avenue West in Toronto, Ontario.

DIY DREAM MIST & PILLOW SPRAY 

Ingredients & Supplies:
  • 20ml Witch Hazel (or Rubbing Alcohol). We used Witch Hazel. You need to use unscented witch hazel, isopropyl or rubbing alcohol which acts as a preservative and a carrier.
  • 70ml Distilled Water OR Deionized Water
  • 40 drops of calming Essential Oils (lavender, sweet orange, roman chamomile)
  • 100ml Spray Bottle (preferably Amber Glass)
  • 1 Measuring Cup with a pouring spout
  • 1 Small Funnel

Instructions:

  1. Measure all ingredients and combine in your measuring cup.
  2. Use a funnel to pour your mixture into your spray bottle. Tighten the cap.
  3. Swirl the bottle around to combine.

To use: Before spraying, give the bottle a good shake to redistribute the ingredients, otherwise, the oils settle on top. Spray 3-4 times onto your pillow before laying down or spritzing lightly onto the body or pyjamas of most adults. Allow a minute for the alcohol to evaporate and the essential oil aroma to develop. Lay your head down on your pillow and slowly inhale and exhale deeply through your nose. Continue your deep, slow breathing for 5 minutes, as this will help calm you and aide in getting off to sleep.  Note: If you would like to use it directly on pregnant women or children, it is recommended to select extra-safe essential oils (such as lavender essential oil) and reducing the amount of essential oils to 12 drops or less. 
To check out all of our products with lavender take a look for the yellow labels at www.bee23.ca!

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